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Scribbler
Centrifuge Tube Writer
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
User Manual: SCR100-series
Version: 0.3
Issue Date: 22.4.2015
Scribbler Centrifuge Tube Writer INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Contents
1 Tube Writer..................................................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Package contents ..................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Tube writer parts ..................................................................................................................................... 6
Outer parts .................................................................................................................................................... 6
Inner parts ..................................................................................................................................................... 7
2 Tube Writer installation.................................................................................................................................. 8
2.1 Ink ribbon installation.............................................................................................................................. 8
2.2 Tube holder plate installation ................................................................................................................. 9
2.3 Connecting the keyboard ........................................................................................................................ 9
2.4 Connecting the power source ................................................................................................................. 9
3 Using the Tube Writer .................................................................................................................................. 10
Menu structure............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.1. Tube type .............................................................................................................................................. 10
3.2. Numbering ............................................................................................................................................ 10
3.3. Text ....................................................................................................................................................... 11
3.4. Printing ................................................................................................................................................. 11
3.5. Settings ................................................................................................................................................. 11
Tube lift.................................................................................................................................................... 11
Text orientation ....................................................................................................................................... 11
Display brightness.................................................................................................................................... 11
Power save delay ..................................................................................................................................... 11
Font height .............................................................................................................................................. 11
Pressing force .......................................................................................................................................... 12
Language.................................................................................................................................................. 12
3.6 Serial number ........................................................................................................................................ 12
3.7 Shut down.............................................................................................................................................. 12
4 Messages ...................................................................................................................................................... 13
Normal use .................................................................................................................................................. 13
Error messages ............................................................................................................................................ 13
5 Accessories ................................................................................................................................................... 14
Tube holder plate ........................................................................................................................................ 14
Ink ribbon and the ink ribbon cartridge ...................................................................................................... 14
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6 Maintenance................................................................................................................................................. 14
6.1 Cleaning the printhead .......................................................................................................................... 14
6.2 Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 15
7 Quick Quide .................................................................................................................................................. 16
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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1. Keep the device away from humidity.
2. Before you connect the equipment to the power outlet, please
check the voltage of the power source.
3. Take care not to spill any liquid on the printer.
4. For safety and warranty reasons, only qualified service personnel
should open the equipment.
5. Turn off the power and unplug the device before maintenance.
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1 Tube Writer
1.1 Package contents
- Scribbler centrifuge tube writer
Ink ribbon
Cartridge for ink ribbon
2 x tube holder plates (d=8 mm and
d=11.5mm)
- Medical grade USB-keyboard
- AC adapter (100-240VAC)
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1.2 Tube writer parts
Outer parts
Tube writer front
Tube holder plate
LCD-display
Top cover
Tube writer back
Keyboard connector (USB / A)
PC-connection (USB / B)
DC power connector
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Inner parts
Sled
Ink ribbon tightener
Ink ribbon
Printhead
Ink ribbon
cartridge
Tube holder plate
guide
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Dust collector
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2 Tube Writer installation
2.1 Ink ribbon installation
Ink ribbon matte side
Drive mechanism shaft
Ink ribbon
Ink ribbon
cartridge
Ink ribbon
glossy side
-Unplug the power cord and open the top cover
-Insert the ink ribbon cartridge to the drive mechanism shaft on the left. Make sure that the
screw in the drive mechanism shaft goes into the slot of the ink ribbon cartridge. Check
also that the cartridge goes all the way down and there is no gap.
-Insert the ink ribbon to the right-hand side in the same way as the ink ribbon cartridge.
-Pull the ink ribbon and insert it according to the red line of the picture above.
-Use thin tape to attach the ribbon to the ink ribbon cartridge. Make sure that the lower
edge of the ink ribbon is as close to the black plastic gear as possible and that it is not
wrinkled.
-Turn the left-hand sided ribbon roll clockwise so that the attaching tape and the end of the
ribbon are entirely covered under the ribbon. If necessary, turn the right-hand sided ribbon
roll clockwise to tighten the ribbon as shown in the picture above.
NOTE! The glossy side of the ink ribbon should be against the printhead, otherwise the
printhead might be damaged when used.
NOTE! Avoid touching the unused area (between the printhead and right-hand side ink
ribbon) of the ink ribbon by bare hands. Any dirt or grease on the ink ribbon will lower the
printing quality.
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2.2 Tube holder plate installation
Tube holder plate guide
Sled
-Insert the tube holder plate on the sled as in the picture above.
-Check that the plate guide goes through the small hole in the tube holder plate.
2.3 Connecting the keyboard
-Connect the keyboard to the connector shown in the picture of paragraph 1.2
NOTE! Other manufacturer keyboards may not be compatible with the tube writer.
2.4 Connecting the power source
Please check the following items before connecting the power source:
-There is no tube inside the Tube Writer
-Ink ribbon is inserted correctly
-Tube holder plate is inserted correctly
-Tube writer top cover is closed
Connect the DC power source plug to the connector shown in 1.2.
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3 Using the Tube Writer
Menu structure
Tube type
Numbering
Text
Print
Settings
Printing area width (mm)
No
Yes
14-40
Tube lift
No
Yes
Vertical
Horizontal
1-5
1-1000
10-30
0-51
Finnish
Swedish
English
Text orientation
Display brightness
Power save delay
Font height
Pressing force
Language
Start number
End number
0-60000
0-60000
Serial number
Shut down
3.1. Tube type
Tube area width is chosen according to the length of the straight part of the used tube. For
40mm and longer tube writing areas the tube type should be set to 40mm.
NOTE! It is very important to select correct tube type before printing. Too high value can
damage the tube and the printhead or break the ink ribbon.
3.2. Numbering
Sequential numbering is set on/off pressing arrow keys to right/left in the Numbering
menu. If the numbering is in use, the start and end numbers can be set by pressing the
down arrow key in the Numbering menu. The numbers increase/decrease by pressing
left/right arrow keys. Numbers can also be set by using the number keys and pressing
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enter. When the numbering is in use, it is shown in Text menu as ’(sequential numbering)’.
This text indicates the row on which the sequential number will be printed.
3.3. Text
Text to be printed on the tubes is set in the Text menu. The number of characters are
limited by the tube type and the text orientation. Only the characters which will fit in the
selected area will be shown in the Text menu. The characters which cannot be fit in the
selected area are not shown, but will be visible if the width (tube type) is increased.
3.4. Printing
Printing is started by pressing space in the Printing menu after a tube is inserted.
Sequential number is shown in the Printing menu if it is in use. It can be
decreased/increased by pressing the arrow keys to left/right.
Message ’Printing done’ is given when the tube corresponding to the end number is
printed.
NOTE! Touching the tubes with bare hands before printing should be avoided, because
any dirt or grease on the tube surface remarkably lowers the printing quality. Nitrile gloves
or similar are recommended to use when handling the tubes before printing. After printing
the tubes can be handled without gloves.
3.5. Settings
Tube lift
Tube lifting can be used to ease the removal of the tubes from the Tube Writer. It can
be set on/off by pressing the arrow keys to right/left in the Tube lift menu.
Text orientation
Text orientation can be selected as Vertical (parallel to the tube) or Horizontal
(perpendicular to the tube).
Display brightness
The screen brightness can be adjusted between 1-5 (darker..brighter) by pressing the
arrow keys to left/right. The brightness can also be set by using the number keys and
pressing enter.
Power save delay
Power saving delay (in minutes) can be set by pressing the arrow keys to left/right
between 1-1000. The delay can also be set by using the number keys and pressing
enter.
Tube Writer goes into power saving mode when no keys are pressed within the set
delay period. Power saving mode is ended by pressing space.
Font height
Font height can be decreased/increased between 10-30 by pressing the arrows keys
to left/right. Default value is 20.
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Pressing force
Pressing force is adjusted automatically according to the selected tube type. It is
important to select correct tube type according to the tube area explained in chapter
3.1. Pressing force can be adjusted between 0-51. Default value is 35.
Language
Language can be changed by pressing the arrow keys to left/right. Options are
Finnish, Swedish and English.
3.6 Serial number
Device-specific serial number and installed software revision are shown by pressing enter
in Serial number menu.
3.7 Shut down
Tube Writer goes into power save mode by pressing enter in Shut down menu. Power
saving mode is ended by pressing space.
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4 Messages
Normal use
Message
Reason
Series done
The last tube corresponding to the end number is printed.
Error messages
Message
Reason
Insert new tube
Printing is ready but the tube has not been changed before
printing the next tube.
No tube
No tube inserted and trying to print.
Cover open
The top cover is open or not completely closed.
Text field empty
Text field is empty and numbering is not in use.
Force sensor fault
Pressing force sensor might be damaged. Contact the service.
Ribbon fault
Ink ribbon is loose, broken or not inserted. Check that the
ribbon is inserted correctly. If the problem persists, contact the
service.
Tube detector fault
Tube detection components might be damaged. Contact the
service.
Power supply fault
Incorrect DC power supply connected to the device. Check
that the device is connected to the power supply which came
with the device. The operating voltage is 24V. NOTE! The
device might be damaged if incorrect power supply is used.
Hardware error
Some of the electric components might be faulted. Contact the
service.
Service:
[email protected]
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5 Accessories
Tube holder plate
Different sized tube holders are available by request. More information at
www.snaketronics.fi or [email protected].
Delivery package contains tube holder plates with hole diameters 8mm and 11.5mm.
These sizes are compatible with the most common 0.5ml, 1.5ml and 2.0ml centrifuge
tubes.
Ink ribbon and the ink ribbon cartridge
More information and orders at www.snaketronics.fi or [email protected].
6 Maintenance
6.1 Cleaning the printhead
To ensure high quality printing the ceramic surface of the printhead shall be cleaned of any
accumulated dirt and dust at regular intervals.
NOTE! Touching the printhead with bare fingers should be avoided. Any dirt or grease
might cause corrosion and damage the printhead.
Cleaning is done as follows:
1. Go to printing menu and drive the sled further away from the printhead by pressing the
up arrow key.
2. Unplug the power cord and open the top cover.
3. Remove the tube holder plate.
4. Loosen the ink ribbon by twisting the right-hand side ink ribbon roll counterclockwise
until the ink ribbon is loose enough to be moved a few centimeters away from the
printhead. A pen or similar tool can be used to move the ink ribbon.
5. Twist the dust collector (chapter 1.2, Inner parts) a little until cleaner area is towards the
ink ribbon. In case the dust collector is dirty, remove it, clean it and put it back again.
6. Wipe the ceramic area of the printhead (the area which is against the ink ribbon in
normal use) with a lint-free cloth moistened with alcohol.
7. Wait until the alcohol evaporates from the surface of the printhead.
8. Tighten the ink ribbon by using the same right-hand side ink ribbon roll clockwise until
the ink ribbon is according to the picture in chapter 2.1. Check that the upper edge of the
ink ribbon is on the same level with the ceramic (white) part of the printhead.
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6.2 Troubleshooting
Problem
Power supply and keyboard are connected
but the display is not on
Solution
Tube writer is in power save mode. Press
space to end power saving mode.
There is an error message on the display
Check the message in chapter 4 and act
according to the instructions. The message
disappears by pressing space.
The quality of the text printed on the tubes
is bad
The characters typed in the text menu
cannot be fitted on the tube writing area
Check that the chosen tube type is correct
(chapter 3.1).
Check also that the ink ribbon is set
correctly (chapter 2.1).
NOTE! The surface of the tubes must be
flat. Tubes with frosted area and embossed
scale should not be used.
The Tube Writer appears to be working, but
no text can be seen on the tube surface
Keyboard does not work
Ink ribbon is broken
Check the USB-cable connection
Insert the ink ribbon according to the
instructions in chapter 2.1. Make sure that
the chosen tube type is correct before
continuing printing.
If the problems persist, contact the service: www.snaketronics.fi or [email protected]).
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7 Quick Quide
-Choose the tube holder plate according to the tubes to be printed (chapter 2.2)
-Connect the power cord (chapter 2.4) or if it is already connected, press space if the
display is not on
-Set the tube type in Tube type menu according to the lenght of the tube writing area
(chapted 3.1)
-Choose whether sequential numbering will be used and set the start and end numbers
(chapter 3.2)
-In Text menu, set the text to be printed (chapter 3.3)
-Press enter on Printing menu
-Adjust the gap suitable for the tubes to be printed by pressing arrow keys up/down
according to the tube diameter
-Insert a tube and press space to start printing (chapter 3.4)
NOTE! Touching the tubes with bare hands before printing should be avoided, because
any dirt or grease on the tube surface remarkably lowers the printing quality. Nitrile gloves
or similar are recommended to use when handling the tubes before printing. After printing
the tubes can be handled without gloves.
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